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Journalism Tuesday, 2/16 OBJECTIVES: Performance Sheet Performance Sheet Include last Monday Feb. 8 th Include last Monday Feb. 8 th Article #5 Article #5 Finalize Corrections and Uploads Finalize Corrections and Uploads Make sure I have final copy for grade Make sure I have final copy for grade Revise Bond Article Revise Bond Article WEEK AT A GLANCE: MON—No School MON—No School TUES—Finalize Articles TUES—Finalize Articles WED—New Assignments/Calendar WED—New Assignments/Calendar THUR—Collect Materials THUR—Collect Materials FRI—Collect Materials FRI—Collect Materials

Journalism Wednesday, 2/17 OBJECTIVES: Calendar/New Assignments Calendar/New Assignments Brainstorm/Assign articles Brainstorm/Assign articles Article #5 Article #5 Upload remaining articles Upload remaining articles WEEK AT A GLANCE: MON—No School MON—No School TUES—Finalize Articles TUES—Finalize Articles WED—New Assignments/Calendar WED—New Assignments/Calendar THUR—Collect Materials THUR—Collect Materials FRI—Collect Materials FRI—Collect Materials

SUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY OUT10FOR11SNOW12INSERVICE NO SCHOOL PRES. DAY 1617 ARTICLE # 6 ASSIGNMENTS18 COLLECT MATERIALS 19COLLECTMATERIALS MINI- MONDAY (COMMAS)23(COMMAS)24 PEER EDIT 2526 STYLE WATCH DUE February 2010 Items to Discuss: 1.Features Not turned in, points deducted 1.Style Watch, 250 word min. Topic: ”love”

Journalism Thursday, 2/18 OBJECTIVES: Calendar Calendar Article Assignment # 6 Article Assignment # 6 Create Questions Create Questions Include Instructions Include Instructions Have Questions Peer Edited Have Questions Peer Edited Select those to be interviewed Select those to be interviewed WEEK AT A GLANCE: MON—No School MON—No School TUES—Finalize Articles TUES—Finalize Articles WED—New Assignments/Calendar WED—New Assignments/Calendar THUR—Collect Materials THUR—Collect Materials FRI—Collect Materials FRI—Collect Materials

Journalism Friday, 1/19 OBJECTIVES: PERFORMANCE SHEET DUE PERFORMANCE SHEET DUE Outstanding Uploads Outstanding Uploads Editors Editors Article Assignment # 6 Article Assignment # 6 Distribute Questions Distribute Questions Collect any background research necessary Collect any background research necessary Think about picture needs for articles Think about picture needs for articles WEEK AT A GLANCE: MON—No School MON—No School TUES—Finalize Articles TUES—Finalize Articles WED—New Assignments/Calendar WED—New Assignments/Calendar THUR—Collect Materials THUR—Collect Materials FRI—Collect Materials FRI—Collect Materials

CP English III Tuesday, 2/16 OBJECTIVES: Journal: Man, Cat, Thing Journal: Man, Cat, Thing Quizzes—Novel Quizzes—Novel Descriptive Essay Assignment Descriptive Essay Assignment Review Observation Criteria Review Observation Criteria Review Observation Criteria Review Observation Criteria Assignment/Sample Assignment/Sample WEEK AT A GLANCE: MON—No School MON—No School TUES—Beautiful Assignment TUES—Beautiful Assignment WED—NOVEL WED—NOVEL THURS—NOVEL THURS—NOVEL FRI—Common Assessment/Novel FRI—Common Assessment/NovelASSIGNMENT: Summaries and Study Guide Questions Summaries and Study Guide Questions

Journal: Man, Cat, Thing By definition, the word DESCRIBE means “to present a lifelike image of.” Do just that for the following terms. Be sure to use your FIVE senses and other SHOW DON’T TELL techniques (action and dialogue). Criteria: 3-5 sentences per entry. By definition, the word DESCRIBE means “to present a lifelike image of.” Do just that for the following terms. Be sure to use your FIVE senses and other SHOW DON’T TELL techniques (action and dialogue). Criteria: 3-5 sentences per entry. MAN MAN CAT CAT THING THING

CP English III Wednesday, 2/17 OBJECTIVES: Journal: Analyzing Sample Essays (15) Journal: Analyzing Sample Essays (15) Descriptive Essay Assignment Descriptive Essay Assignment Observation Criteria— discuss topic Observation Criteria— discuss topic Observation Criteria Observation Criteria Assignment Sheet Assignment Sheet 1 st draft due next Wednesday 1 st draft due next Wednesday WEEK AT A GLANCE: MON—No School MON—No School TUES—Beautiful Assignment TUES—Beautiful Assignment WED—NOVEL WED—NOVEL THURS—NOVEL THURS—NOVEL FRI—Common Assessment/Novel FRI—Common Assessment/NovelASSIGNMENT: Summaries and Study Guide Questions Summaries and Study Guide Questions

Journal: Sample Essays Using the SEVEN criteria for writing OBSERVATIONS, analyze the two sample essays. You may work with your table partner. Using the SEVEN criteria for writing OBSERVATIONS, analyze the two sample essays. You may work with your table partner. “Gift from Heaven”—highlight and label an example of each criteria (1-7) “Gift from Heaven”—highlight and label an example of each criteria (1-7) “Art in Metallic Motion”—answer questions “Art in Metallic Motion”—answer questions

Criteria for Observation 1. Use Show Don’t Tell 2. Use Figurative Language 3. Describe What is NOT There—step back and notice what is absent; what is not happening, or who is not present. 4. Note Changes in Form or Condition—even if the object seems static, unchanging, a good writer looks for change. Example: a six-inch purple iris that eight hours earlier was just a green bud. 5. Learn about your Subject—when appropriate, read about your subject, ask others, have a critical eye. 6. Write from a Distinct Point of View - WHO is doing the seeing. 7. Focus on a Dominant Idea

Common Assessment: What to Review Figurative Language Terms, Sound Devices, Imagery Figurative Language Terms, Sound Devices, Imagery Theme Theme Main Idea/Dominant Insight Main Idea/Dominant Insight Complete Sentence; Universal Statement. Complete Sentence; Universal Statement. Example: “One cannot lose his/her inner self for the sake of others.” Example: “One cannot lose his/her inner self for the sake of others.” Organization Patterns Organization Patterns Inductive vs. Deductive Inductive vs. Deductive

CP English III Thursday, 2/18 OBJECTIVES: Journal: Topic Selection Journal: Topic Selection What to Review for Common Assessment What to Review for Common Assessment Novel Discussion Novel Discussion Story Pyramid/Story Map Story Pyramid/Story Map “I’m a Better Mother Since I Left MY Child” “I’m a Better Mother Since I Left MY Child” Article Discussion Article Discussion WEEK AT A GLANCE: MON—No School MON—No School TUES—Beautiful Assignment TUES—Beautiful Assignment WED—NOVEL WED—NOVEL THURS—NOVEL THURS—NOVEL FRI—Common Assessment/Novel FRI—Common Assessment/NovelASSIGNMENT: Common Assessment Common Assessment

Journal: Topic Selection Brainstorm THREE possible topic selections for the Observing Essay. Brainstorm THREE possible topic selections for the Observing Essay. Answer the following questions for each topic: Answer the following questions for each topic: What “Show Don’t Tell” techniques could you use for this topic? What “Show Don’t Tell” techniques could you use for this topic? What is the possible dominate insight (theme/main idea)? What is the possible dominate insight (theme/main idea)? CIRCLE YOUR TOP CHOICE. CIRCLE YOUR TOP CHOICE.

CP English III Friday, 2/19 OBJECTIVES: CA: Multiple Choice CA: Multiple Choice Novel Discussion Novel Discussion Finish Story Pyramid/Story Map Finish Story Pyramid/Story Map “I’m a Better Mother Since I Left MY Child” “I’m a Better Mother Since I Left MY Child” Article Discussion Article Discussion WEEK AT A GLANCE: MON—No School MON—No School TUES—Beautiful Assignment TUES—Beautiful Assignment WED—NOVEL WED—NOVEL THURS—NOVEL THURS—NOVEL FRI—Common Assessment/Novel FRI—Common Assessment/NovelASSIGNMENT: Common Assessment Common Assessment

Journal: Theme (Identity, Self) "I would give up the unessential; I would give my money, I would give my life for my children; but I wouldn't give myself. I can't make it more clear; it's only something which I am beginning to comprehend, which is revealing itself to me." --Ch. XVI "I would give up the unessential; I would give my money, I would give my life for my children; but I wouldn't give myself. I can't make it more clear; it's only something which I am beginning to comprehend, which is revealing itself to me." --Ch. XVI Do you agree with Edna’s statement? What does she exactly mean? Do you agree with Edna’s statement? What does she exactly mean? After reading “I’m a Better Mother…,” Do we judge men and women differently with regards to parenting? Identity/self? After reading “I’m a Better Mother…,” Do we judge men and women differently with regards to parenting? Identity/self?

Yearbook Tuesday, 2/16 OBJECTIVES: Performance Sheet Performance Sheet Discussion: Where are we? Discussion: Where are we? Design/Photography Design/Photography Business Business Senior Ads—extend deadline? Senior Ads—extend deadline? WEEK AT A GLANCE: Mon—No School Mon—No School Tues—Discussion Tues—Discussion Wed—Work Day Wed—Work Day Thurs—Work Day Thurs—Work Day Friday—Work Day Friday—Work Day

Yearbook Wednesday, 2/17 OBJECTIVES: Design/Photography Design/Photography Moves Pictures for you on the Jostens web site Moves Pictures for you on the Jostens web site Business Business Senior Ads—HAVE A PURCHASE Senior Ads—HAVE A PURCHASE WEEK AT A GLANCE: Mon—No School Mon—No School Tues—Discussion Tues—Discussion Wed—Work Day Wed—Work Day Thurs—Work Day Thurs—Work Day Friday—Work Day Friday—Work Day

Yearbook Thursday, 2/18 OBJECTIVES: Design/Photography Design/Photography Club Day next Tuesday Club Day next Tuesday What other picture opportunities are coming soon? What other picture opportunities are coming soon? Business Business Senior Ads—send note to advisories Senior Ads—send note to advisories Yearbook Purchases Yearbook Purchases WEEK AT A GLANCE: Mon—No School Mon—No School Tues—Discussion Tues—Discussion Wed—Work Day Wed—Work Day Thurs—Work Day Thurs—Work Day Friday—Work Day Friday—Work Day

Yearbook Friday, 2/18 OBJECTIVES: PERFORMANCE SHEETS PERFORMANCE SHEETS Design/Photography Design/Photography Senior Superlatives Senior Superlatives Staff Pics for Art Dept. Staff Pics for Art Dept. Business Business Senior Ads—send note to advisories Senior Ads—send note to advisories Yearbook Purchases Yearbook Purchases WEEK AT A GLANCE: Mon—No School Mon—No School Tues—Discussion Tues—Discussion Wed—Work Day Wed—Work Day Thurs—Work Day Thurs—Work Day Friday—Work Day Friday—Work Day

English IV Tuesday, 2/16 OBJECTIVES: DOL: Review Objectives DOL: Review Objectives Reading/Novel Day Reading/Novel Day Where are we? Where are we? Last Monday Last Monday Study Guide Questions and Theme/Motif Sheet Study Guide Questions and Theme/Motif Sheet Novel Completed Novel Completed Summary Sheets Summary Sheets WEEK AT A GLANCE: Mon—No School Mon—No School Tues—Novel Tues—Novel Wed—Theme Across Genre Wed—Theme Across Genre Review of Objectives— Figurative Language Thurs—Novel Thurs—Novel Friday—Common Assessment Friday—Common AssessmentASSIGNMENT: Summary Sheets/Study Guides Summary Sheets/Study Guides

Checklist: THEME/MOTIF Sheet—partner activity THEME/MOTIF Sheet—partner activity Reading Check—Ch (open book) Reading Check—Ch (open book) Summary Sheets Summary Sheets Study Guide Questions (55 total) Study Guide Questions (55 total)

English IV Wednesday, 2/17 OBJECTIVES: DOL: Poem Reading DOL: Poem Reading Figurative Lang. and Theme Figurative Lang. and Theme Poetry Activity Poetry Activity WEEK AT A GLANCE: Mon—No School Mon—No School Tues—Novel Tues—Novel Wed—Theme Across Genre Wed—Theme Across Genre Review of Objectives— Figurative Language Thurs—Novel Thurs—Novel Friday—Common Assessment Friday—Common AssessmentASSIGNMENT: Summary Sheets/Study Guides Summary Sheets/Study Guides

English IV Thursday, 2/18 OBJECTIVES: DOL: Common Assessment Review DOL: Common Assessment Review What terms to know What terms to know Figurative Lang. and Theme Figurative Lang. and Theme Poetry Activity—finalize discussion questions Poetry Activity—finalize discussion questions NOVEL NOVEL Theme/Motif—done Theme/Motif—done Summary Sheets—finish Summary Sheets—finish Study Guide Questions—finish Study Guide Questions—finish WEEK AT A GLANCE: Mon—No School Mon—No School Tues—Novel Tues—Novel Wed—Theme Across Genre Wed—Theme Across Genre Review of Objectives— Figurative Language Thurs—Novel Thurs—Novel Friday—Common Assessment Friday—Common AssessmentASSIGNMENT: Summary Sheets/Study Guides Summary Sheets/Study Guides

Common Assessment: What to Review PowerPoints, links, etc. can be found online Figurative Language Terms Figurative Language Terms Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole Sound Devices Sound Devices Alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, Alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, Imagery—painting a picture with the senses Imagery—painting a picture with the senses Sight, sound, smell, taste, touch Sight, sound, smell, taste, touch Theme Theme Main Idea/Dominant Insight Main Idea/Dominant Insight Complete Sentence; Universal Statement. Complete Sentence; Universal Statement. Example: “One cannot lose his/her inner self for the sake of others.” Example: “One cannot lose his/her inner self for the sake of others.” Organization Patterns Organization Patterns Chronological Chronological Spatial Spatial Sequential Sequential Main Idea and Supporting Details Main Idea and Supporting Details Compare/Contrast Compare/Contrast Cause/Effect Cause/Effect Problem and Solution Problem and Solution

English IV Friday, 2/19 OBJECTIVES: Common Assessment Common Assessment G: Take Home Test G: Take Home Test NOVEL NOVEL Work to complete study guides Work to complete study guides Summary Sheets Due by End of Hour Summary Sheets Due by End of Hour WEEK AT A GLANCE: Mon—No School Mon—No School Tues—Novel Tues—Novel Wed—Theme Across Genre Wed—Theme Across Genre Review of Objectives— Figurative Language Thurs—Novel Thurs—Novel Friday—Common Assessment Friday—Common AssessmentASSIGNMENT: Study Guides Study Guides